Synonyms of belies

belies

verb

present tense third-person singular of belie

1

as in misrepresents

to give a misleading impression of

his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misrepresents
• obscures
• conceals
• hides
• contradicts
• distorts
• masks
• camouflages
• disguises
• misleads
• deceives
• feigns
• falsifies
• pretends
• cloaks
• colors
• misreports
• dissembles
• counterfeits
• garbles
• misrenders
• twists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• represents
• betrays
• reveals
• demonstrates
• discloses
• exhibits
• exposes
• discovers
• evinces
• bares
• flaunts
• shows off
• parades

2

as in refutes

to prove to be false

the latest information belies the old theory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutes
• disproves
• overturns
• discredits
• debunks
• falsifies
• rebuts
• discusses
• confounds
• challenges
• confutes
• gives the lie to
• disconfirms
• doubts
• questions
• shoots down
• mistrusts
• overthrows
• debates
• contests
• queries
• talks over
• moots
• hashes (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proves
• confirms
• establishes
• shows
• validates
• verifies
• supports
• witnesses
• records
• evidences
• evinces
• corroborates
• documents
• substantiates
• attests
• identifies
• illustrates
• demonstrates
• certifies
• displays
• manifests
• backs (up)
• buttresses
• adduces
• authenticates

3

as in conceals

to keep secret or shut off from view

the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conceals
• obscures
• hides
• covers
• suppresses
• disguises
• masks
• overshadows
• enshrouds
• cloaks
• curtains
• camouflages
• blots out
• shrouds
• blankets
• papers over
• veils
• buries
• blocks
• screens
• occults
• covers (up)
• smothers
• obstructs
• darkens
• occludes
• gilds
• eclipses
• beclouds
• varnishes
• shades
• whitewashes
• glosses (over)
• clouds
• overcasts
• bedims
• befogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reveals
• shows
• discloses
• exposes
• displays
• uncovers
• bares
• divulges
• unmasks
• unveils
• presents
• brings out
• clarifies
• illuminates
• proclaims
• uncloaks
• advertises
• publishes
• publicizes
• spreads
• airs
• gets out
• broadcasts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belies

The facilities are modern and the views excellent, yet there’s an intimacy that belies the 20,000-plus capacity. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

The exterior of Pit Stop Foreign Car Service belies the fact that there are often blue-chip collector cars inside. — Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

With his bushy beard and a grumpy demeanor that belies a tender-hearted soul, Neill was destined to play a role like Hector. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The scrutiny belies the fact that the Reflecting Pool has always been enticing to visitors. — ABC News, 27 June 2026

The program’s popularity belies the chilly reception the proposal initially received. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026

Ashwin, 39, comes across as humble in person, but that belies his fame and standing in the sport. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

On the ground floor of Hotel de Toiras, with expansive windows overlooking the harbor, Le George’s has a relaxed air that belies the seriousness of its cuisine. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026